Social Services Programs

Energy Assistance Program                              Operation Fuel
Seniors & Disabled Adults                                 Renters Rebate
Other Services                                                      Opportunities to Help

Energy Assistance Programs:

• Community Renewal Team (CRT) State Energy Assistance Program
• Provides financial assistance for primary source of heat
• Applicants must meet income guidelines
• Application Period: Late October - April
• Applicants must schedule appointment with CRT Worker
• Appointments can be scheduled by calling Bloomfield Social & Youth Services at 860-242-1895

For more information contact:
Community Renewal Team Energy Assistance Program
860-560-5800 or www.crtct.org

Operation Fuel:

Operation Fuel is a private, not-for-profit agency that provides emergency energy assistance for residents who do not qualify for government assistance

• Applicants must meet income eligibility guidelines which must fall between 150% and 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
• Appointments can be scheduled by calling Bloomfield Social & Youth Services at 860-242-1895
• Operation Fuel Website: http://www.operationfuel.org/

Services for Seniors and Disabled Adults:

• Medical and Prescription Insurance Information
• Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap Policies Information
• Visiting Nurse & Home Care Services Referrals
• Elderly Protective Services Referrals
• Information regarding: Nursing Home Placement, Assisted Living or Senior/Disabled Housing
• Other community referrals as needed

Renter's Rebate:
Renter's Rebate is an annual statewide program through the State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management.

• Filing Period: May 15th – September 15th
• Applicant and/or spouse must be 65 years of age or older or must be disabled and receiving Social Security Disability or other disability benefits and show proof of disability
• Contact Department for current income guidelines
• Applicant must have rented in Connecticut for at least 1 year.
• Proof of all income from the previous year
• Proof of rent paid during the previous year
• Proof of all utilities paid from the previous year
• Applications are completed by Bloomfield Social & Youth Services by appointment only

 

Other Services:

• Eviction & Ejectment Receivership and Processing per Connecticut General Statutes
• Fee Discounts / Waivers for Bloomfield Leisure Services sponsored Summer programs
• Food Bank
• Holiday giving: Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner for Bloomfield's Seniors, Thanksgiving Baskets and Christmas Toy Drive for Bloomfield families with children
• Advocacy, Information and Referral
• Community Outreach and Education
  
• Also, see the 'Residents' page of this website for links to additional community resources.

Opportunities to Give Back to the Bloomfield Community:

• Non-Perishable Food Donations are accepted year round for the Food Bank
• Holiday Giving: Adopt a Family for Christmas Toy Drive, Donate Thanksgiving Baskets, Donate gifts for Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner for Seniors
• Monetary Donations
• Other Volunteer opportunities are available on an as needed basis

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